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The Florida Bar

Senior Attorney - Lawyer Regulation Headquarters

The Florida Bar, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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Base pay range $87,804.63/yr – $87,804.63/yr

Summary Acts as counsel at all investigative and trial levels of processing grievances against attorneys.

Required minimum education Juris Doctorate and a Florida Bar Member in Good Standing.

Required minimum professional work experience Three (3) years legal experience as an attorney in (1) effective case management, (2) trials, (3) pre‑trial matters, and (4) development of trial strategy.

Additional information Legal Writing Sample is required with resume and employment application (must be in Word or .pdf).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prosecutes trials and completes all legal functions in disciplinary cases as necessary to resolve cases. This includes investigation, preparation of pleadings, conducting discovery, handling hearings and trials before Court‑appointed referees, and preparing appellate records.

Provides counsel and advice to grievance committees with respect to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and prepares written reports explaining all committee decisions.

Conducts investigation of complaints alleging violation of Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Makes decisions as to whether complaints should be dismissed or forwarded to a grievance committee for appropriate action.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar

Bar disciplinary procedures

Rules of Civil Procedure

Legal terminology and the judicial process

Skilled in

Case management

Preparation of pleadings

Directing, coordinating, and conducting investigation

Developing trial strategy

Legal and analytical communication, both oral and written

Using MS Word

Conducting internet research

Ability to

Think logically and solve problems effectively

Interpret policies and procedures

Function independently, responsibly, and with initiative

Organize and prioritize work

Work collegially with other professionals and as part of a team

Operate well under pressure and tactfully manage difficult situations

Provide appropriate advice on legal issues and procedures

Travel

Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing

Use discretion and independent judgmentAbility to lift 5 to 10 lbs

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.

EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Exempt position.

This position is in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Legal

Industries Legal Services

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